Police ‘praying for rain’ on Saturday when pubs reopen
Police are “praying for rain” on Saturday as pubs and clubs stage a cautious reopening after almost four months of lockdown.
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Aleksandar Mitrovic suspended as Fulham welcome Birmingham
Fulham are still without top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic for the visit of Birmingham.
Danny Cowley challenges Huddersfield to be consistent after beating Birmingham
Danny Cowley called on Huddersfield to grab their survival chance after a deserved 3-0 win at Birmingham.
Huddersfield boost survival hopes with win at Birmingham
Dominant Huddersfield grabbed a huge survival lifeline after an impressive 3-0 win at Birmingham.
Birmingham boosted by Jeremie Bela’s return to full fitness
Birmingham winger Jeremie Bela could return to the starting line-up against Sky Bet Championship strugglers Huddersfield on Wednesday evening after recovering from illness.
Slaven Bilic calls for calmness at West Brom during their Premier League pursuit
West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has ordered his players not to panic as they attempt to secure promotion to the Premier League.
German coach giant FlixBus primed for UK launch
Germany’s biggest coach company is readying to launch in the UK later this week even as travel companies around the world struggle with the consequences of government lockdowns.
Businessman jailed for 10 years for ‘savage’ killing of much-loved colleague
A businessman who stabbed to death a support worker while suffering from a depressive disorder has been sentenced to a 10-year jail term.
Birmingham ‘dead and buried’ before second-half fightback, admits Pep Clotet
Birmingham head coach Pep Clotet admitted his team were “dead and buried” before they somehow salvaged a 3-3 draw at home to struggling Hull.
Gary Gardner scores twice to earn Birmingham draw in six-goal thriller
Gary Gardner scored twice to rescue a point for Birmingham and deny Hull after the visitors led twice in a 3-3 draw at St Andrew’s.
Kristian Pedersen set to bolster Birmingham backline
Kristian Pedersen is set to return to the Birmingham defence for his side’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Hull.
West Midlands asks Government for £3.2 billion Covid-19 economic stimulus
The West Midlands is asking the Government for a £3.2 billion economic stimulus package to help stave off the worst of an “unprecedented” downturn, becoming the first region to do so.
Slaven Bilic bemoans missed opportunity but admits ‘table looks better now’
West Brom boss Slaven Bilic revealed his frustration after being held by Birmingham – despite Albion returning to the top of the Sky Bet Championship.
Point enough to propel West Brom to first place in Championship
West Brom returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship despite being held to a goalless draw by Birmingham.
No ITU Covid-19 patients in England’s biggest hospital trust, says health chief
There are no Covid-19 patients in intensive care at England’s largest hospital trust for the first time since the pandemic began, its chief executive has said.
Premier League-chasing West Brom at full strength for Birmingham clash
West Brom manager Slaven Bilic is choosing from a near full-strength squad ahead of his side’s return to action against Birmingham on Saturday.
Prisoner sent death threats to Boris Johnson, Theresa May and female Labour MPs
A “callous” prisoner who sent letters threatening to kill Boris Johnson and his girlfriend and car-bomb female Labour MPs has been jailed for five years.
YouTuber jailed for ‘despicable’ threat to bomb hospital treating Covid patients
A YouTuber who recorded himself phoning a “truly despicable” bomb threat to an NHS trust dealing with Covid-19 patients has been jailed for 12 weeks.
Birmingham reprimanded but avoid points deduction over misconduct charge
Birmingham have avoided a second points deduction but been reprimanded by an independent panel in relation to a misconduct charge.
Manhunt after violent carjacking of man and pregnant wife
A manhunt is under way after a gang of violent carjackers targeted a pregnant woman and her husband on the driveway of their home.
Thousands join protest in Birmingham after George Floyd death
Thousands of protesters gathered in Birmingham for a Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstration over the death of George Floyd in the US.
Birmingham BLM protesters urged to socially distance after London clashes
Birmingham City Council has urged demonstrators to keep two metres apart ahead of a Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstration in the city centre.
Man arrested after taxi driver subjected to tirade in viral video
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after a viral video was published showing a taxi driver being subjected to a foul-mouthed tirade.
Coronavirus: Airline reopens routes from Aberdeen International Airport
Two routes were taking off from Aberdeen International Airport today for the first time since they were grounded by coronavirus.
Artist creates Covid-19 themed mural to pay tribute to NHS workers in Birmingham
A street artist in Birmingham has paid tribute to NHS workers with a Covid-19 themed mural.
Gun violence on the rise as gangs emerge from lockdown, crime commissioner warns
Shootings and violence are on the increase in the West Midlands with criminal gangs “coming out of lockdown”, the region’s police and crime commissioner has warned.
Man shot in leg amid rash of gunfire incidents in Birmingham
A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in the leg walking down the street, in the latest in a series of shootings in Birmingham.
Man charged with toddler’s 2017 murder
A man has been charged with murdering a toddler who was found at a house with a head injury.
Man jailed over sex assault on terrified pensioner
A man who forced his way into a terrified pensioner’s flat after kissing her on the lips before exposing himself has been jailed.
Play-off heroes – Darren Carter
Nerveless teenager Darren Carter made himself a hometown hero when firing Birmingham back into the top flight after a 16-year absence.